T.J. Tampa
T.J. Tampa  CB  Iowa State | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
T.J. Tampa
Height
6-2
Weight
185
College
Iowa State
Position
CB
Class
Junior
Home town
Saint Petersburg, FL
76.7
Player Rating
48
PositionRank (DB)
4.45
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
1
Interception YDS
Passes Defensed
9
Tackles
39
Sol tackles
29

T.J. Tampa CB Iowa State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

T.J. Tampa CB Iowa State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.45 seconds (68%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (92%*) Weight: 185 (20%*)
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.45 seconds (68%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (92%*) Weight: 185 (20%*)
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 76.7 / 100
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Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 83.7
Tackling:
70%
Run Defense:
87%
Coverage:
81%
Zone:
80%
Man/Press:
77%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #301 Position rank: #48
College Games: 29 College Snaps: 1033
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 74/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #553 Pos Rank: #206 State Rank: #184
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 84 Stars 247 RATING: 84/100
Ovr Rank: #1167 Pos Rank: #171
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
Draft Profile: Bio
T.J. Tampa attended Lakewood High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.840, going unranked by ESPN. Following high school, Tampa opted to join Iowa State.

In 2020 as a freshman Tampa saw action in 6 games and played a total of 89 snaps at cornerback for the Cyclones. He recorded just 4 tackles, no assists, while adding 2 stops. In coverage Tampa notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 153.6.

As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 11 games and logged 302 snaps for the Cyclones. He made 17 tackles, 2 assists, and had one stop. In coverage he totaled 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 130.2.

In 2022 as a junior Tampa played in 12 games and contributed on 642 snaps. He chalked up 38 tackles, 10 assists, and added 14 stops. In the secondary Tampa forced 8 pass breakups, one interception, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 70.7.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • On the boundary, Tampa has the strong core and hips to latch on to receivers and escort them to the sideline.
  • Should excel as a zone defender because of his closing speed to wrap receivers after the catch.
  • Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
  • Stays low in his backpedal and shows the click-and-close ability to break up plays in front of him. Tampa can move well laterally and shows excellent instincts when looking into the backfield in zone coverage.
  • Has the recovery speed to make up for mistakes early in the down. Tampa tracks the ball well downfield and has the ball skills and easy leaping ability to high-point the ball and come down with the interception.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Has a high backpedal and loses a step in transition. Plays with adequate speed but there are concerns about his ability to handle the truly explosive speedsters of the NFL.
  • Feet aren’t ideal, as Tampa gets sloppy in his backpedal and can be sluggish when transitioning to close on the ball.
  • Receivers can arm-bar downfield to create separation. He's too often caught peeking in the backfield and gives ground on double moves.
  • His athleticism gives him the potential to have tremendous range in coverage, but he is often hesitant and doesn’t seem confident in what he’s seeing.

How other scouting services rate T.J. Tampa (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
300.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
58.0